Ball Jar, Eggplant and Artichoke 11 x 14 - $550

Have been doing a lot of still life setups but haven't painted a lot lately. Here is one I just finished this morning. I'm excited to get to all the other photos I took. Since I like the light to be intense in my paintings. I don't like painting from life, as it's too hard to keep the lighting consistent. Also - I need my easel to be bright - so I paint from photos on my computer.
Ball Jar, Eggplant and Artichoke 11 x 14 - $550

American Honey - 8 x 10 - $350

My favorite winter drink is Wild Turkey and Ginger - lately  a version of Wild Turkey, American Honey. Makes me thirsty every time I look at it!
American Honey - 8 x 10 - $350

Quackers 12 x 12 - $395

All I can think of is AFLAC when I see this duck - that was genius marketing!
Quackers - 12 x 12 - $395

Owl 12 x 12 - $395

Owls seem to be very popular these days - so it seemed to make sense to do an owl - but it's hard to find a lot of dimension in an owl - they're pretty "flat". Love their eyes though!
Owl 12 x 12 - $395

Eagle 12 x 12 - $395

Another in the bird series.Still looking for a name for this one.
Eagle 12 x 12 - $395

Hudson River Heron 12 x 12

I did a small series of bird paintings. I've done roosters, and doves before - but this is a little new. I love the lines of the Blue Heron - such an unusual bird. I think I may do some larger herons too.
Hudson River Heron - 12 x 12 - $395

Silver Pitcher and Lemons 16 x 20 - $1,100

I always check out second hand stores for pieces for my still lifes. I now have a whole collection of silver and pewter items that are quite beautiful, though they may have a ding or two. I loved the lines of this one. I've been looking for fabric that has stripes in it, so you could see the stripes in the reflection of the silver piece. This fabric was on sale and beautiful - white on white satin and sheer. It was fun arranging it to get interesting folds. Hope you like it.
Silver Pitcher and Lemons 16 x 20 - $1100

Loaves and Fishes 11 x 14 - $550

I've been wanting to do a painting of fish and bread for a long time now, to add to my sacred series, but could never find a whole fish locally. Finally, I noticed Price Chopper had a whole red snapper fish, so I grabbed it. While I was setting up the still life, I left the room for a while, and came back to find my cat Marcello standing over it - pondering if it would be worth the effort to eat!!! Luckily, I caught him in time. After I took the photos, I did treat the kitties to the raw fish....they were quite happy!
Loaves and Fishes 11 x 14 - $550

Tea & Daisies 11 x 14 - $550

Here's an 11 x 14 from the same still life shoot. I spend a great deal of time setting up still life's and taking tons of photos, then I narrow them down to the ones that will work best. Out of 100 photos, I may get 5 that I actually paint.
Tea & Daisies 11 x 14 - $550

Tea and Daisies 12 x 24 - $1,100

Feeling like I'm getting back in the zone. Feels good. I got this teapot at an antique store in Essex, MA. Kind of felt like spring to add the daisies - but unfortunately, it's not spring outside. Despite a very mild winter thus far, we are getting our first snow storm since October! Can't complain. Spring really is just around the corner.
Tea and Daisies - 12 x 24 - $1,100

Teapot and Pears 11 x 14 - $550

This is a great antique teapot I bought in a gallery during Troy Night Out.
Teapot and Pears 11 x 14 - $550

Eggplant and Asparagus 12 x 24 - $950

Can't believe how long it's been since I've posted. It's actually been a few months since I've painted. I never go that long. But first the holidays, then some family issues - I was pleased that it was so easy to get back in the zone again....it felt very therapeutic to paint.
Eggplant and Asparagus 12 x 24 $950

Party at Purvi's 16 x 20

This was a commissioned piece, done for a surgeon at Albany Medical Center. She wanted this in her kitchen to designate a bar area. She saw this frame on one of my other pieces and loved it, so we switched the frame around so she could have it for this piece.
Party at Purvi's 16 x 20

Glass, Lemon and Lime - 5 x 7

Glass, Lemon and Lime - 5 x 7 - $150

Copper Pitcher and White Cloth - 5 x 7 - $150

Copper Pitcher and White Cloth - 5 x 7 - $150

Copper Kettle and Lemons 5 x 7 - $150

Here is another Mini for the gallery - Copper Kettle and Lemons  5 x 7 - $150

Copper Kettle and Lemons - 5 x 7 - $150

Copper Kettle and Lemons 5 x 7 - $150

Wine Bottle Tops - 5 x 7 - $150

Another mini - Wine bottle tops - 5 x 7 - $150

Creamer and Lemon - 5 x 7 - $150

I've been doing some mini paintings - 5 x 7 and 4 x 6, for the gallery's Miniatures show for the holidays. This one is a mini still life.
Creamer and Lemons 5 x 7 - $150

Embossed Pitcher & Pomegranates - 24 x 36, $2,000

I had quite a few new pieces, but the gallery didn't want to feature any equine in my show, so I decided to paint one new large still life. It wasn't easy - I'e had a LOT going on lately - two tenants moving in to my apartments - so I have been rehab-ing them, and I was away last weekend with friends in Rockport. I got this pitcher in a second hand store - I think it's from India - hammered and embossed pewter.

Embossed Pewter Pitcher and Pomegranates - 24 x 36 - $2,000

White Horse Looking Down 16 x 20 $2,000

I did this piece as a demo on the street in Saratoga in front of the gallery. Every time I did a demo, I'd sell a painting. Only thing is - I have lots of large new horse paintings that likely won't sell until next summer! Anyone want a horse painting?

White Horse Looking Down - 16 x 20 - $2,000

Run For The Win 24 x 36 - $2,000

Here is another equine piece I did on the street in Saratoga.

Run for the Win - 24 x 36 - $2,000

Bianca 24 x 36 - $2,000

I have been doing painting demos out in front of the gallery for the past couple weekends. This is the latest one. Someone on the street offered a name - "Bianca" for white in Italian.

Bianca - 24 x 36 - $2,000

Saratoga Water and Glasses 2 - 11 x 14 - $550

This is my attempt to combine my Glass pieces with a Saratoga Slant. I've done a couple of these before that sold, so here's hoping....!
Saratoga Water and Glasses 2 - 11 x 14" - $550

Pear, Glasses and Pewter 12 x 24 - $975

People are still asking for more glass pieces - so here is another one.

Pear, Glasses and Pewter 12 x 24 - $975

Run For The Win 24 x 36 - $2,000

Last week, the gallery asked me to do a painting demo in Saratoga. It was very successful - with lots of attention, and increasing the traffic in the store. I will probably do it again this week. Here is the painting I did.

Run for the Win 24 x 36 - $2,000

Saratoga Water and Glasses 16 x 20 - $675

Many of the pieces I'm doing now are Saratoga themed. This one has a Saratoga Water bottle, with lemons and glasses. Saratoga was originally famous for their natural springs. While still quite popular, the race track has surpassed them in popularity. I happen to think that the healing energy of the springs is still what draws people to Saratoga subconsciously.

Saratoga Water and Glasses 16 x 20 - $675

Wine for the Cook 16 x 20 - $675

Here is a second kitchen still life - my idea of cooking - with a glass of wine on the side!

Wine for the Cook 16 x 20 - $675

Time for Cookin' 16 x 20 - $675

I haven't done any kitchen paintings in a while, but there is a request from the Meat House, an upscale specialty butcher shop which is moving in next to the gallery in Stuyvesant Plaza. They will take a rotating display of paintings, which will be for sale as well. The ones I did before had very simple white tablecloths - I'm not sure if I like the more detailed tablecloth or not. What do you think?

Time for Cookin - 16 x 20 - $675

Red Blaze 8 x 10 - $295

Here's another horse's eye - and from the same red pony.

Red Blaze - 8 x 10 - $295

Gentle Spirit - 8 x 10 - $295 SOLD

For the past two years, I've sold a lot of horse's eye paintings. My favorites are the red horses, and the white ones. They are all in the same frame, so many will buy more than one. This one is of a pony at the Saratoga Race Track. I took several photos of him, and have done 5 paintings already from that photo shoot. The problem now is trying to find names for them!

Gentle Spirit 8 x 10 - $295

Free Spirit - 12 x 24 - $975

Here is another equine piece. I painted this one as a demo at the Rockport gallery. Strangely, I really don't mind painting in front of people. I think people enjoy watching a painting come to life, and it gives me an opportunity to talk directly to art buyers.

Free Spirit - 12 x 24 $975

Square Pewter Pitcher & Pears 20 x 20 $875

I sold a nice 24 x 36 still life a few months ago - and it was a big hit. So I decided to do a couple more pieces with the same elements in them. This one is 20 x 20 - the square format makes it look a little different.

Square Pewter Pitcher & Pears 20 x 20 - $875

Bashful 10 x 20 - $650

Another equine piece. I like the long pieces - either horizontal or vertical. I have trouble finding frames and sometimes they need to be custom - but it's worth it. The gallery said they get a lot of comments on the White horses with the drippy manes - so here's another one.
Bashful - 10 x 20 - $650

Serenity - 24 x 36 - $2,000

Sorelle Gallery has been trying to find a location in Saratoga for some time now. At the very last minute, they found one. Because I wasn't sure they would, I didn't build my stock up in equine paintings, as they probably won't do as well in Albany. All of a sudden, it's full systems go, and I've been hustling to get more pieces done. The gallery opened next to the Grey Gelding on July 2nd, and on the 4th, I sold a large 24 x 36 painting - so this is very encouraging. Here is another 24 x 36.

Serenity 24 X 36 - $2,000

Glasses Pewter & Pears 10 x 20 - $475

I found two white frames 10 x 20 on sale that were great. I love custom sizes, but sometimes the frames are so expensive, it doesn't pay. So when I find them, I take advantage.

Glasses, Pewter and Pears 10 x 20 - $475

Pears and Pewter Pitcher 14 x 30 - $1,100

A while ago, I did a still life set up and took some photos - I have sold one from this same photo shoot - so this one is similar - but I really love the tone of it. I actually have a couple more I'm going to do from the same photo shoot.

Pears and Pewter Pitcher 14 x 30 $1,100

Backward Rooster 8 x 10 - $295

Here is the second rooster - a little different view!

Backward Rooster - 8 x 10 - $295

Diamonds and Rust 8 x 10 - $295 SOLD

I sold a lot of horse's eyes last year, and only have a couple left. I'm not sure if the gallery is going to find a space in Saratoga this year - but if they do, I want to be sure to have some ready. This was a pony at Saratoga Race Track - photos I took on the backstretch tour - I have done several paintings from these photos - just loved this horse.

Diamonds and Rust - 8 x 10 $295

Stern Rooster 8 x 10 - $295

I had taken a little break from painting - working on my house - but now I'm back to the easel. This is the first of two roosters, both 8 x 10. It's hard to imagine roosters as being expressive, but I've learned they can be. It's hard finding just the right photos - but I really liked this one.

Stern Rooster 8 x 10 $295

Magnolia 16 x 20 $675 SOLD

I don't do a lot of florals - but I do like the drama of a macro flower - kind of like a Georgia O'Keefe style. Hope you like it.

Magnolia 16 x 20 $675

Happy Feet 12 x 24 $875

Another in my music series. I was looking for images of feet online, and found this wonderful photo of dancers. Love it.

Happy Feet 12 x 24 $875

Jazzman 16 x 20 $675

Here is another in my music series. I've always loved the saxophone - but not sure I liked all the buttons on this one. Hope you sax experts don't tell me I got the buttons wrong - I did my best!!!

Jazzman 16 x 20 $675

Traveler 16 x 20 $675

Another in my boots series.

Traveler 16 x 20

Hard Workin' Man 16 x 20 $675

Another in my boots series. These still sell well. I still enjoy painting them!

Hard Workin' Man 16 x 20 - $675

Sustenance 16 x 20 $675

Wine is always a favorite theme. If you think of it - so much happens over a glass of wine. Whenever we gather - over dinner, a celebration - romance. It almost represents a ritual. I certainly have many happy memories attached to a glass or two of wine!

Sustenance - 16 x 20 $675

Communion 11 x 14 - $550

Here is another in my sacred series. Communion. I haven't decided on the future pieces, but I'm looking forward to continuing with this series. There is so much in life that is sacred really - and certainly not all are religious images. I do love the thought of honoring the sacred in life.

Communion 11 x 14 - $550

Young Buddhist Monk 16 x 20

I found a photo of this young Buddhist monk, and thought it would be perfect for my new sacred series. There is just such a serenity in his face, and I loved the red robe.

Young Buddhist Monk 16 x 20 - 675

Pewter Pitcher and Pears 24 x 36

Well, today was supposed to be a work day, but the weather was just awful. I ended up staying home, but I did finish this painting. A simple still life, but I think it has power - it's large - 24 x 36".

Pewter Pitcher and Pears 24 x 36

Baptism 11 x 14 - $550

I'm still working on some new pieces for my upcoming show, and this one is for a new series called "Sacred". I notice that the pieces of mine that seem to touch people the most are my horses eyes and my boots. Both of those touch the heart in some way - by looking into the soul of the horse through their eyes, or as in the boots, because the boots kind of tell a story - sometimes of a loved one - or the concept of being home after a long days work, etc. An ordinary still life of fruit and vases doesn't quite do that, unless it creates a strong mood. So I thought I would try to come up with some pieces that reflect things that are sacred. Next in the series to come is of a young Buddhist monk, and a piece called "Communion". Not sure where it will go after that.

Baptism - 11 x 14 - $550